Watras Counselling and Psychotherapy Services

Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BSc
 therapist: Watras Counselling and Psychotherapy Services,
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K1Y 1N8
Online in Ontario
I work with motivated individuals who are looking to work towards better understanding, dealing with, and changing their lives. Clients of mine often have behaviours, thoughts, feelings, or emotions that are dysfunctional or cause them discomfort, such as feeling anxious, depressed, confused, reactive, or scattered. Many of my clients have difficulty with behaviours they feel they have no control over, such as habits or addictions, aversions, or getting easily frustrated or angry. I help my clients understand why these issues occur and help them create tools and protocols such that they can create the changes they want.

Client Focus

Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Elder, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Men, Military / Veterans clients.
Languages: English

Treatment Approach

  • Adlerian
  • Behavioral
  • Biopsychosocial
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Approach Description: I tailor my therapeutic approach to my client, their presenting issues, and their strengths. When I work with clients my primary goals are to ensure that they comprehensively understand why their problematic feelings, emotions, behaviours, and/or thoughts are occurring, and how they can effectively implement the treatment protocols we have created for them. If clients do not understand why their issues are occurring, or why a treatment works, how can they hope to have a positive effect on their therapeutic goals? I often liken this to how an engineer works.

Education & Credentials

Watras Counselling and Psychotherapy Services RP, MACP, BSc
  • Male
  • License # 10356
  • Licensed in Ontario
  • Practicing Since 2021
Education: I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). In addition to this, I completed my master' in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University and my bachelor's degree in science with a specialization in psychology from Ottawa University.

Finances

Fees
  • Average Session Fee 170
Insurance
  • Accepts Insurance
  • I am typically covered by any insurance policy that covers services completed by Registered Psychotherapists (RP) and I am a member of the governing body, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I am also clinically supervised by a Clinical Psychology). I have never had an issue with insurance.

Watras Counselling and Psychotherapy Services Practice Details

Therapy Sessions
  • Available In-Person in Ottawa, ON K1Y 1N8
  • Available Online for residents of Ontario
  • Online Therapy Details: I see clients virtually via webcam and microphone, using a telehealth platform called OWL; the online component is similar to Zoom, Skype, Teams, etc.

Practice Overview

237 Carruthers Avenue
Available both in-person and online
3 Years Experience
Individual

Office Hours

Monday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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